The Imperial Enterprise Leadership Team spearheads the university's mission to translate world-class research into impactful ventures. Comprising experienced professionals and visionary leaders, the team fosters a dynamic ecosystem that bridges academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. By supporting spin-outs, startups, and corporate collaborations, they drive innovation and economic growth. With a focus on strategic partnerships, commercialisation, and enterprise development, the leadership team ensures Imperial College London's research delivers real-world solutions. Their commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders to make a lasting global impact.

Commercialsation

  • Dr Simon Hepworth

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    Dr Simon Hepworth Co-Director of Enterprise (Commercialisation)

  • Ben Mumby-Croft

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    Ben Mumby-Croft Director of Entrepreneurship

  • Dr Marika Reay

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    Dr Marika Reay Cross Faculty Director (Commercialisation)

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Partnerships

  • Alex Elkins

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    Alex Elkins Co-Director of Enterprise (Corporate Partnerships)

  • Dr Rebecca Andrew

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    Dr Rebecca Andrew Director of Consultancy & Services

  • Julia Zanghieri

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    Julia Zanghieri Director of Imperial Business Partners

  • Joanna Clark

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    Joanna Clark Cross Faculty Director (Partnerships)

Research and Enterprise Operations

  • Alistair McDermott

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    Alistair McDermott Enterprise Deputy Director

  • Vicky Kilcoyne

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    Vicky Kilcoyne Associate Director, Commercial Development

  • Dr Emma Toumi

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    Dr Emma Toumi Associate Director of Intellectual Property Strategy

    What can I help with:

    • Specialist knowledge in IP
    • NSI Act and Export Controls for contracts
    • Guidance on IP Policy
    • Clearance of Student IP
    • Inventor assignments of pre-loved IP
    • Knowledge Exchange Concordat
    • Secondary commercial use of data
    • IP training
  • Manish Patel

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    Manish Patel Associate Director of NHS Technology Transfer

  • Dr Laura Guida

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    Dr Laura Guida Associate Director of Commercialisation Support